Rivian · 1 month ago
Restraints - Design & Release Engineer
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $107K/yr
2+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on developing innovative products, and they are seeking a Design & Release Engineer for their Seat & Restraints team within Interior Engineering. The role involves designing and developing safety restraint components for Rivian vehicles, collaborating with various teams, and managing engineering processes from concept through production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and develop safety restraint components . airbags, seat belts, steering wheels and occupant sensors - for Rivian vehicles guiding them from concept through production
Utilize Catia V6 / 3D Experience to develop concept models, update and manage restraint components CAD data
Create 2D drawings and 3D studies within Catia V6
Collaborate closely with Vehicle Safety, Interior, Body structures, Studio and Perceived Quality to achieve design targets
Engage cross-functionally to ensure seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders, aligning efforts with broader company goals and driving success in your area of responsibility
Develop the engineering bill of materials (BOM) and execute change management processes using Enovia as the part management tool
Participate in the design and development of DFMEAs with the cross-functional team, cascading dependencies to relevant partners
Support the creation of Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
2-3+ years of engineering experience in the automotive sector (or equivalent relevant experience) in safety restraints, including the design of individual components
Able to effectively utilize Catia V5/V6 for 2D sketching, 3D modeling, and part workbench applications
Able to apply an understanding of various manufacturing processes, including sheet metal forming, injection molding, assembly, and tooling, to design and development
Demonstrated ability to leverage engineering first principles for effective problem identification and resolution
Able to clearly articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences, both verbally and in written form
Eagerness to learn and collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support vehicle launch activities
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
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Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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